Originally Posted by 2MuchMark (Post 22599113)

Wrong forum?

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599087)

which is better, kimber, glock, Springfield, ruger, heckler - 45 acp vr 10mm vrs 9mm?? 3.8 inch barrel, 5 inch barrel etc...


I had a 45 acp. I was told all brands of 45 acp have a tendency to jam???

thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Coyote (Post 22599139)

My full-size semi auto is a Kimber Custom II .45acp.

Originally Posted by Coyote (Post 22599139)

My full-size semi auto is a Kimber Custom II .45acp. It has never jammed once in >500 rounds. My everyday carry is the Custom Carry .45. Also no jams. I have shot Glocks, Ruger, H&K, each at .45 and never had any problems with them either. Of course I've not put as many rounds through them as my Kimber. Personally, I prefer the .45 to 10mm or less, but it all comes down to personal preferences. My late wife shot 9mm, 10mm, and .40 better than most people at the range.

As far as barrel length goes, the longer the barrel the more accurate the shot, the more efficient the burn (more powder gets to burn within the barrel rather than outside it increasing your FPS and accuracy), and a slightly more-balanced feel (at least to me). It is more difficult to conceal, though.

If you take care of your weapons, they will take care of you.

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599146)

Pfff... A revolver or a pistol? Which size (big/small barrel)? For what purpose? Which exactly country it was made etc.

To be short: want a reliable and light gun? Buy Glock made in Austria.



Colt is extremely nice, but if you need something lighter, compacter and reliable, you'll take Glock. Not so sexy as 1911, but it's a 21th century...

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599166)

I'm planning on taking self defense lessons and moving out of LA County and getting a carry permit. purely for self defense.

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599166)

I guy came in my apt in the middle of the night one time. he went into the bathroom. I got up with my gun behind my back and looking into the bathroom I saw he was chopping blow. I asked him to leave and he did. he never saw the gun.

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599166)

I was taught never show your gun unless you are planing to kill someone for self protection.

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599175)

In my city I don't need any gun at all, because it's secure to live here. Umm... maybe a knife just for a case, but I have never used it.



Man, which place of California do you live in? That's just absolutely unimaginary for me. The only guys with guns who have knocked my door were police (yes policemen) and they were told to get the fuck out. If they have no search or arrest order they are nobody for us. But some intruder in your house... Uhh... Course you need a gun if you live in such a place. In this situation a shotgun or an assault riffle might be a better solution IMHO.



Actually not. Sometimes it's worth to show a gun to stop someone and don't kill or be killed. Depends on a situation of course.



And yes, it works IRL.

Originally Posted by slapass (Post 22599182)

The door was unlocked. It happens in apts. People get off on the wrong floor or just go to the wrong door. Notice how he wasn’t looking to steal and no mention of forced entry? Still sucks but it helps to lock the door. I live in a big apt building and have done it a few times over the years.

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599186)

I don't understand it. I also live in a big apartments building, but I always close my door. As I said, even police can not get inside w/o a court warrant.

Originally Posted by King Mark (Post 22599236)

Does Russia have suburbs?

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599175)

P.S. Also you don't need to kill all the time. If you are a good shooter, aim weak points. E.g. knees. Nobody can hurt you w/o a knee, but it won't kill him. Just IMHO again.

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599175)

In my city I don't need any gun at all, because it's secure to live here. Umm... maybe a knife just for a case, but I have never used it.



Man, which place of California do you live in? That's just absolutely unimaginary for me. The only guys with guns who have knocked my door were police (yes policemen) and they were told to get the fuck out, because if they have no search or arrest warrant they are nobody for us. But some intruder in your house... Uhh... Course you need a gun if you live in such a place. In this situation a shotgun or an assault riffle (a semi-automatic one is ok) might be a better solution IMHO.



Actually it is not. Sometimes it's worth to show a gun to stop someone and don't kill or be killed. Depends on a situation of course. And yes, it works IRL.



P.S. Also you don't need to kill all the time. If you are a good shooter, aim weak points. E.g. knees. Nobody can hurt you w/o a knee, but it won't kill him. Just IMHO again.

Originally Posted by slapass (Post 22599182)

The door was unlocked. It happens in apts. People get off on the wrong floor or just go to the wrong door. Notice how he wasn’t looking to steal and no mention of forced entry? Still sucks but it helps to lock the door. I live in a big apt building and have done it a few times over the years.

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer (Post 22599291)

Dead people don't file lawsuits or come back later for revenge against you or your family.

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer (Post 22599350)

The best gun is the one that fits your hand the best...

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599430)

Yep, they said it right. Take the one your hand likes more, the size/weight you prefer etc. It's so, so, so personal. Like if you asked which pants to wear.

P.S. Just not a .22LR. It's good for sport shootings. The assassins use it for murders with a suppressor (it's really silent), but for a self defense it's noting. So everything over .30 caliber (.32, .35 etc) is a real gun. Especially with expansive cartridges. Depends on your preferences, of course.

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599087)

which is better, kimber, glock, Springfield, ruger, heckler - 45 acp vr 10mm vrs 9mm?? 3.8 inch barrel, 5 inch barrel etc...


I had a 45 acp. I was told all brands of 45 acp have a tendency to jam???

thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599485)

I like the 1911 however i was told by a competitive shooter that 1911's are not reliable, so I made this post. I actually do not enjoy shooting guns I will get trained though and carry. :2 cents:

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599238)

Yes, it has of course. But even there guns are usually unnecessary. It's not a problem here to get a license for a shotgun or semi-automatic AK47 (you can buy them even via Internet), but firearms are not popular in Russia (knives are better on the street). If you are not a hunter of course. And this is taking into account that almost every adult man in Russia is a former army serviceman.

Originally Posted by slapass (Post 22599837)

Your murder rate is twice the US.

Originally Posted by slapass (Post 22599837)

Your murder rate is twice the US.

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer (Post 22599835)

The 1911 is totally unreliable. You shouldn't trust it. It's unreliability is so legendary that it's been in use by US military forces for over a hundred straight years now. Fuck that piece of shit gun.

By the way, everyone that joins a local gun club and goes to the Tuesday range day is now a "competitive shooter" with an opinion.

Originally Posted by Mr Pheer (Post 22599835)

The 1911 is totally unreliable. You shouldn't trust it. It's unreliability is so legendary that it's been in use by US military forces for over a hundred straight years now. Fuck that piece of shit gun.

By the way, everyone that joins a local gun club and goes to the Tuesday range day is now a "competitive shooter" with an opinion.

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599868)

Just as an addition to my previous post. Your were misinformed. As usually.. Moscow is really safer than NYC or LA.



Just an interesting fact: the population of NYC and LA all together is at least twice less than a population of Moscow ) It's officially the largest capital city of the Western World.

Originally Posted by ZackBasil (Post 22599885)

12-gauge shotgun at home and a knife in pocket works fine for me

Originally Posted by Vendzilla (Post 22599889)

The 1911a is reliable, but a revolver is more reliable. If you can't protect yourself with 6 rounds, you need more practice.
If this is for protection, get a 3.57 magnum, the variety of bullets you can buy is the largest as you can shoot 38 special as well .
Get some nasty bullets for protection .
Shiny finish is a plus, when you show it to a potential target, it adds weight to the situation and greatly increases it's deterant value .
Taurus makes some really good revolvers.
Better control, more accurate, you can do more damage when you hit the target.
When I go to the range, all my targets have holes in the head.

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599904)

maybe, but it is way to cold for me

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599913)

if I was going to shoot for fun I would get a black powder navy colt

Originally Posted by DirtyDanza (Post 22600061)

I don’t know anyone that wants to be shot with even a .22

Originally Posted by DirtyDanza (Post 22600061)

I’m an instructor here in Las Vegas and to answer your question of what’s better.....

Something you’ll carry everyday is what’s best....

Don’t take advice from this guy or that guy

What is Comfy and shoots well for me may not be comfy and shoot well for you:.... sure it may be a great firearm but if you aren’t comfy carrying it then you won’t and that defeats the whole thing....

I don’t know anyone that wants to be shot with even a .22

If that’s what your comfy with that’s what you carry....

Personally I’m a Sig guy....

Glock is good, Kimber is good, sig is good....

Hi point - ehhhhhh but if that’s what your most comfy with then carry it

Originally Posted by ~Evilin~ (Post 22600019)

:thumbsup

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22599913)

my first choice was a tarsus 'judge' but they are illegal in cally, and my second though I didn't want to kill everybody in the building by blowing threw all the walls.



if I was going to shoot for fun I would get a black powder navy colt

Originally Posted by Vendzilla (Post 22600170)

Hoping he passes it down to me soon!

Originally Posted by Vendzilla (Post 22600170)

My dad has a 45.70 6 shot single action revolver. Hoping he passes it down to me soon!

Originally Posted by Grapesoda (Post 22600188)

that's kinda grim :( :1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Originally Posted by Vendzilla (Post 22600203)

He hasn't gone shooting in a few years, owns some guns I really want. I would rather he hadn't them to me, he's only 80 and most in my family live well into our 90s at least

Originally Posted by CyberSEO (Post 22599840)

The OP lives in LA, I live in Moscow. What's a reason to compare something with Chechnya, Dagestan or other parts of Russia where we still have anti-terror military operations?

So, educate yourself: Crime Comparison Between Moscow, Russia And Los Angeles, CA, United States. Safety Comparison.